I think this could be a very big game for PSU to make the playoffs. Oregon & OSU are favorites to win the BiG and there's a good chance that the conference will only get 3 teams*. That means PSU could be battling UM for the 3rd spot.
Michigan's top opponents are Texas, USC, and Oregon (all at home) and OSU (on the road). If UM beats Texas they have a great chance to finish with only 2 losses and have a signature win.
Neither OSU or OR have a challenging out of conference game. OSU plays @ OR and @ PSU. Their next best opponents are Nebraska & Iowa. Oregon plays @ OSU and gets UM at home. Their next toughest opponent is Wisconsin.
* Keep in mind that Notre Dame faces only one top 10 opponent (FSU) and 5 conference winners get an automatic bid.
Michigan's top opponents are Texas, USC, and Oregon (all at home) and OSU (on the road). If UM beats Texas they have a great chance to finish with only 2 losses and have a signature win.
Neither OSU or OR have a challenging out of conference game. OSU plays @ OR and @ PSU. Their next best opponents are Nebraska & Iowa. Oregon plays @ OSU and gets UM at home. Their next toughest opponent is Wisconsin.
* Keep in mind that Notre Dame faces only one top 10 opponent (FSU) and 5 conference winners get an automatic bid.